![]() “Publishing has never been a fixed notion. Ultimately, as self-publishing becomes more prominent as a tool in the pursuit of autonomy, so too does its intrinsic ideology of the self-organized. ![]() In an over-saturated and over-built culture, notions of ascribed value continue to expand, as some published works take on increasing value as they move through different channels of distribution and are absorbed into institutional and private collections. However, as economic challenges relate directly to issues of cultural over-abundance, our perspective regarding the value placed on art is also challenged, thus recontextualizing production into what Edgardo Antonio Vigo calls the "unmaking" of art objects. These works often defy conventional aesthetic hierarchies in counterpoint to prevailing market conditions. Publishing, broadly defined to include books, zines, PDFs, and other digital content, is a central component of their artistic repertoire. ![]() Publish or Perish focuses on artists who align their practice with varied modes of content distribution and circulation, often experimenting with new forms that promote accessibility, collaboration, and engagement with others. “The definition of artistic activity occurs, first of all, in the field of distribution.” - Marcel Broodthaers Publish or Perish Curated with Arts & Sciences Projects
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